Naruto: My version is ahead of the ninja world

After undergoing multiple "organ transplants," that is, repeatedly absorbing Kakashi's Mangekyou Sharingan with his chakra spirit body, Hagen felt a certain indescribable feeling.

His understanding of space and time seems to be becoming increasingly profound.

The immediate impact was that his success rate increased significantly when drawing the sealing scrolls for ninjutsu, but he couldn't be sure whether this was due to practice making perfect or the effect of the Mangekyou Sharingan with its space-time attributes.

After all, "feeling" is a very mysterious and difficult-to-quantify thing, and the system message did not provide any corresponding prompts.

In short, regardless of "internal" or "external" matters, Yu Xian's progress is proceeding in an orderly manner. She quietly improves her basic attributes in dungeons, while in reality she diligently conducts scientific research.

Almost a month later, Yuzuru completed the research on the "prototype" of the scientific ninja tool, right on time, and informed Shimura Danzo of the success.

As expected, Shimura Danzo soon arrived at Hagen's "laboratory" alone... Hagen suspected that the other commander, Mitokado Homura, might not even know what he was researching.

Danzo has always liked to monopolize power and even more so, to claim all the credit for himself.

"Lord Danzo, please come this way... Look, this is it."

Yugen led Danzo inside the tent and pointed to a machine-like device on the table.

The tent was a mess, with all sorts of things piled up in every corner, leaving almost no room to step, but the environment was undeniably pleasant... Compared to the front lines, any place in the rear was like paradise.

Danzo approached the "prototype" but did not blindly attempt to use it.

"Is this the initial result? It looks very different from the design drawings."

The final product of this scientific ninja tool looked like a spider web launcher, but now it looks like a computer case.

However, Danzo only asked this question once; he did not mean to blame him. On the contrary, he was quite surprised that Yuzuru was able to complete the research on time, since any research process is often associated with the word "delay".

Scientific ninja tools look high-tech. How can such high-tech equipment complete preliminary research in just one month?

Although Danzo is strict and ruthless, he has to compromise with the "current state of the scientific community," otherwise what can he do? He no longer has the ability to threaten others with their lives at will.

Of course, fortunately, some time had passed since the Hokage's reorganization of the "Root" organization, and Danzo had accepted reality and calmed down.

"This is used to verify the principle, so it's rather rough," Yu Xian explained.

Danzo nodded in understanding. After carefully observing the "prototype" and not sensing any strong chakra reaction, he ordered, "Demonstrate it."

Then he voluntarily gave up his seat.

"it is good."

Yu Gen nodded to Kohinata Shingan. Shingan took two steps forward, but did not rush to make a move. He first explained to Danzo, "Lord Danzo, I will not use chakra next, which means that ordinary people can also operate this ninja tool."

"I see."

Zhenyan then prepared to make his move. In fact, the operation he was going to perform was very simple; he was just demonstrating the activation process of the ninja tools.

He stuffed several normal-sized reels into the "prototype," a process that, in Yu Xian's understanding, was similar to loading bullets into a magazine.

After loading was complete, he first pressed a "power button" to activate the device's chakra storage and circulation channels, and then pulled a trigger-like movable part.

The next moment, a scroll was ejected from the ejection window... uh, the "scroll ejection port," and at the same time, a bright blue chakra ball appeared on the release port directly above the "prototype."

The "prototype" created by Yuzuru is more in line with the principles of ninjutsu. At least this Rasengan has neither a trajectory nor is it launched... Ultimately, the Rasengan can only be held in the hand, rather than being a throwable skill.

The Rasengan maintained its shape and spun at high speed for a while before dissipating on its own.

Looking at Danzo's expression, in short, there was a glint in his eyes.

"I'll give it a try."

"Of course, Lord Danzo, please."

The operation of scientific ninja tools is so simple that Danzo had no reason not to learn it after watching it once.

He stepped forward and pulled the trigger, and another Rasengan was launched.

"Can you use other ninjutsu?" Danzo asked.

"Yes, besides Rasengan, the next scroll to be sealed is Fireball Jutsu, but Fire Release techniques cannot be used indoors."

Releasing the Rasengan indoors is fine. When Yugen sealed the ninjutsu, he controlled the amount of chakra, so it would slowly disappear without exploding if there was no target to attack.

But fire-style techniques are different; setting fires indoors is incredibly creative.

Danzo glanced at the room full of research materials, but ultimately did not pull the trigger.

"Go out and demonstrate."

Danzo's acceptance process was quite strict. Yugen brought the prototype machine, and then the three of them arrived at the water surface where he often practiced Fire Release.

Danzo, holding the "chassis," then unleashed a powerful fireball on the water's surface.

After succeeding again, Danzo tried hard to keep his expression in check, but in reality, he felt just like a teenager who had just received the latest gadgets.

"Excellent! It allows a ninja to use ninjutsu they're not good at, and it also allows a ninja with no talent to exert their corresponding combat power... The next step is to conduct miniaturization research?"

"Yes, Lord Danzo, but miniaturization will take longer. It's not just about making ninja tools more portable; turning an experimental weapon into a practical one definitely requires..."

Before Yugen could finish speaking, Danzo reached out and stopped him.

"You just need to be patient in your research, as long as you can produce results in the end... Also, be careful to keep it confidential, this technology must never be leaked."

"Yes, we understand, Lord Danzo."

Danzo believed that the research was already a success, and all that remained was to refine it, so he gave Hagen "full trust".

The new ninja tools represent a new level of combat power for the ninja village, which is a big deal.

Danzo "led" this research, and he certainly deserves credit for his leadership; this was a good thing that would enhance his prestige.

However, when he returned to his tent, his initial excitement wore off, and his expression tightened again.

Now he has to face another problem: once the scientific ninja tool research is successful, if he wants to negotiate with the Daimyo, then he will definitely have to report to the Third Hokage.

When it comes to negotiations between a military commander and a head of government, Danzo's influence is simply insufficient; the Hokage must intervene in such matters.

Imagining that scenario, Danzo's mood worsened. He confirmed one thing once again... without becoming Hokage, he would ultimately just be a nobody.